Northern Ireland hold on for a narrow friendly victory over Iceland despite playing for more than half an hour with 10 men at Windsor Park. Isaac Price’s curling first-half strike proved decisive as Michael O’Neill’s side held firm after Brodie Spencer’s dismissal early in the second half. Report: Price hits winner as 10-man NI edge...
While the result in Denmark was disappointing, there are still positives to take from the game. Denmark deserved to win, and they are a level above where Northern Ireland currently are. But it is where Michael O’Neill wants his team to be, and it was another good learning experience for his young squad. Defensively, particularly...
Clarke had warned last month the lack of available goalkeepers was “probably an oversight” by the Scottish FA, but little did he know that his words would become so immediately prophetic. Already unable to call up Craig Gordon, Zander Clark and Liam Kelly, he was shorn of Robby McCrorie when the Kilmarnock man pulled a...
Watch the goals as Iceland score three times at Hampden to condemn Scotland to a woeful friendly defeat. Read full article at source...
Former Scotland striker Steven Thompson: “If you go back only a very short period of time Steve Clarke could do no wrong. “This is a defeat, at home, to a weaker nation than ourselves and questions will be asked. When you go into qualifying, these performances won’t be tolerated.” Former Scotland forward James McFadden: “There...
We discuss Russell Martin as favourite for Rangers and preview Scotland against Iceland. Read full article at source...
Of the uncapped players, Miller undoubtedly has the most hype around him. Motherwell’s 18-year-old midfielder has improved at a remarkable rate since making his senior club debut aged just 16. He won the PFA Scotland young player of the year award last month after a season in which he scored four goals and assisted seven...
Liverpool’s Bradley missed the games against Switzerland and Sweden because of a hamstring injury sustained in February. He made a return for his club in April, although he was absent with what the Reds called a “minor injury” as they clinched the Premier League title with a win against Tottenham last weekend. “His contribution for...
Tourists and residents of a town in south-west Iceland have been evacuated after a volcanic eruption. The volcano is close to the fishing town of Grindavik and the famous Blue Lagoon spa, which is a popular attraction. A small number of people refused to evacuate the town, local media reported. The volcano has been spewing...